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[ Portfolio | Solar Electric Boat ]

Each October, the Makers Union student club participates in the Wye River Challenge – Electric Boat Marathon.  

[ 2017 ]
11 Miles
  • 17ft Canoe
  • 1.5kW Trolling Motor
  • 1.5kW ESC
  • 36V
  • 18650 Lithium Ion
  • 5kWh Capacity
  • Joystick Steering
  • Battery Depleted
[ 2018 ]
8 Miles
  • 30ft Rowing Shell
  • 2.0kW BLDC Motor
  • 2.6kW ESC
  • 48V
  • 18650 Lithium Ion
  • 5kWh Capacity
  • Joystick Steering
  • Throttle System Fried
[ 2019 ]
24 Miles
  • 18ft Custom
  • 7.0kW BLDC Motor
  • 2.6kW ESC
  • 48V
  • 18650 Lithium Ion
  • 5kWh Capacity
  • Wheel Steering
  • 975W Solar
  • 1st in Category
    3rd Overall
[ 2020 ]
24 Miles
  • 18ft Custom
  • 7.0kW BLDC Motor
  • 2.6kW ESC
  • 48V
  • Prismatic LiFePO4
  • 14kWh Capacity
  • Wheel Steering
  • 325W Solar
  • 1st in Category
    2nd Overall
  • Finishing Time:
    4hrs 13min
[ 2021 ]
24 Miles
  • 18ft Custom
  • 4.8kW DC Motor
  • 4kW ESC
  • 48V
  • Prismatic LiFePO4
  • 14kWh Capacity
  • Wheel Steering
  • 325W Solar
  • 1st in Category
    1st Overall
  • Finishing Time:
    2hrs 48min

EVinrude 4kw conversion by Brian.Palmer on Sketchfab

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